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Preparatory Course for the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme – Bangkok

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This programme is conducted in-person in Bangkok.

Note: This CVA programme is open for CVA candidates who are residing in Bangkok. 

To sign up for the SMU preparatory course, you must first successfully apply as a CVA Programme candidate with the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore. Apply to be a CVA Programme candidate here.

Fee
SGD9,500.00* Learn More
Duration

19 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm, In-person)
Weekends (9am - 5pm, In-person)

Level
Advanced

Who Should Attend

  • This preparatory course is designed for CVA Programme candidates who seek additional learning support in preparing for Modules 1 to 5 examination.

Admission Requirements

Only CVA Programme candidates may apply for the SMU preparatory course.

Apply for CVA Programme

Apply to become a CVA Programme candidate with IVAS. Apply here.

Register for Module 1 to 5 Examinations

Once accepted into the CVA Programme, register directly with IVAS for your Module 1 to 5 examinations. You will receive an email with registration instructions.

It is recommended to register for your Module 1 to 5 examinations first to receive the official IVAS learning materials before starting the preparatory course.

Note: The CVA curriculum comprises five modules and offers you flexibility in completing the first four modules (Module 1 to Module 4). You can take Module 1 and Module 2 in any order or simultaneously, before proceeding to Module 3 and Module 4. You must pass Module 1 to Module 4 before taking the Capstone Module, which is case-based and application-focused.

Overview

The CVA Programme – Asia’s First Professional Business Valuation Certification.

The Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme is developed by the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) under the umbrella of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

The CVA programme is the first Business Valuation certification programme in Asia to be benchmarked against international standards. It is grounded in the competency, ethical, and professional requirements advocated by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), the global standards setter for valuation.

Developed in consultation with industry practitioners from the Accountancy, Banking, Legal, and Investment Management sectors, the CVA curriculum integrates technical knowledge with practical experience. Candidates benefit from case studies and real-world insights focused on Asia and emerging markets, ensuring that learning can be applied immediately in professional practice.

The programme enjoys wide industry endorsement, supported by regulators, professional bodies, and international accounting firms, establishing it as a trusted credential for valuation professionals.

SMU has been appointed as the training partner to deliver preparatory courses for CVA candidates in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Through SMU’s structured preparation, candidates gain the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their CVA journey.

 

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About the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser Programme

The Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme is a comprehensive certification programme designed for professionals looking to build or advance their career in business valuation.

What Sets the CVA Programme Apart

Internationally benchmarked standards – Built upon competency, ethical, and professional standards established by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), the global standards setter for valuation.

Industry-developed curriculum – Created through extensive consultation with senior practitioners from Accountancy, Banking, Legal, and Investment Management sectors.

Practical, market-focused approach – Integrates comprehensive technical knowledge with real-world experience through insights from industry experts and case studies focused on Asian and emerging markets.

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply core valuation approaches and methodologies to transactions, financial reporting, and corporate decision-making with confidence
  • Build professional credibility by adopting best practices in valuation reporting, incorporating ESG factors, disclosures, and stakeholder considerations
  • Develop practical skills in valuing both private and public companies, equity interests, intangible assets, and prospective financial information
  • Gain foundational knowledge of the business valuation landscape, including international standards, professional competencies, and ethical practices
  • Master fair value measurement under IFRS and its application in business combinations, impairment testing, and financial reporting
  • Understand the intersection of law and valuation, including dispute resolution, legal principles, and the role of valuers in litigation and arbitration

Topic/Structure

To achieve the The Chartered Valuer and Appraiser Programme (CVA), participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:

  • Module 1: Introductory Valuation – Bangkok
  • Module 2: Law and Valuation – Bangkok
  • Module 3: Valuation for Transactions – Bangkok
  • Module 4: Valuation for Financial Reporting – Bangkok
  • Module 5: Capstone - Applied Valuation – Bangkok

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises. 

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the modules in order to be awarded a certificate of completion for each module issued by SMU Academy.

Fee Table

 

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

CAPSTONE

Course Fee

$1,500.00

$1,500.00

$2,000.00

$2,000.00

$2,500.00

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Intake Information

ModulesNext Intake
Module 1: Introductory Valuation  – Bangkok2 - 4 Oct 2026 
[Open for Registration]
Module 2: Law and Valuation  – Bangkok9 - 11 Oct 2026
[Open for Registration]
Module 3: Valuation for Transactions  – BangkokTo be advised
Module 4: Valuation for Financial Reporting – BangkokTo be advised
Module 5: Capstone - Applied Valuation  – BangkokTo be advised

*Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first.

Trainers

Eric Teo
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University
Eric Teo
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University

Eric Teo is the founding chairman of the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers of Singapore (IVAS) Council and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Membership and Standards Recognition Board. A seasoned valuation professional with over 30 years of experience, he is also active in academia, serving as Adjunct/ Associate Professor and faculty at several local universities. 

Eric has served as a consultant to regulators and institutions in Singapore and the region, and has conducted training to organisations including the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). 

He is currently Senior Consultant with the Business Valuation & Advisory practice at Savills and was formerly the Head of the practice in Southeast Asia. Prior to this, he was an Executive Director with Ernst & Young (EY) in both Singapore and Australia. He was a founding member of EY Global Valuation & Business Modelling (VBM) Network’s Technical Standards Group (TSG) and had served in the Steering Committee and led the EY Asia Pacific VBM TSG from 2012 to 2015. 

At present, Eric is a Director of IVSC Asia Ltd and continues to serve in IVAS as a Member of both the Learning and Assessment and Professional Development Working Groups. He also a Senior Quality Assurance Advisor of ISCA Quality Assurance Review Panel and a Member of Copyright Tribunals, appointed by Ministry of Law, Singapore.

Dr Stanley Lai
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University
Dr Stanley Lai
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University

Dr Stanley Lai, SC is a distinguished Senior Counsel and Partner at Allen & Gledhill LLP, where he leads the Intellectual Property Practice and co-leads the Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice. 

A recognised leader in the field, Dr Lai specialises in intellectual property (IP) litigation, IT disputes, and commercial litigation and well known as a leading individual in Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, which have lauded for his proficiency in patent infringement cases and his adept handling of complex legal challenges. In 2023, he was named Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards. Dr Lai's academic credentials include an LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Leicester, and both an LL.M. and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. 

In addition to his legal practice, Dr Lai contributes to the broader legal community, serving on the SingaporeInternational Arbitration Centre Panel of Arbitrators, the Singapore CopyrightTribunal, and the Singapore Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Panel. He was also formerly the Chairman of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.

Jason Doan
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University
Jason Doan
Affiliate Faculty
Singapore Management University

Jason has over 20 years of professional experience with Savills, a Big 4 accounting firm and a regional law firm and has been involved in various assurances, financial advisory and business valuation engagements. 

He has led valuation and complex engagements for various purposes such as business strategy, transactions, tax planning and statutory compliance, restructuring, capital market, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, and dispute resolution. 

Jason is skilled in valuing a wide range of assets, including companies, equity interests, intangible assets, intellectual property, financial instruments, and equity options. His experience covers a broad spectrum of industries and clients, from SMEs and multinational corporations to publicly listed groups and government agencies across the US, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and the region. Jason is one of the co-authors of a book on “Business Valuation” and is one of the anchor trainers for applied business valuation module of the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme. 

He has also developed and delivered various business valuation programmes for members of Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), and Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He is a member of the Learning & Assessment Working Group of the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) and the Asia Committee of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Additional Details

Module Exemption
Graduates of the Singapore Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualification who have passed the Business Value, Governance and Risk (BG) module (from December 2022 onwards) will be exempted from Module 1.

Assessment Information

Intakes and assessments are held twice a year.

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